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The Times of India 'We haven't played enough good cricket': Hardik Pandya

On Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders secured their place in the IPL playoffs with an 18-run triumph over the Mumbai Indians. The match, initially delayed by rain, was shortened to a 16-overs-per-side encounter. Choosing to bat in the rain-affected match, KKR posted a competitive total of 157 for 7, fueled by Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 42 runs from just 21 deliveries.

The Times of India Meesho gets $275 million more to take on Flipkart and Amazon

Meesho secures $275 million funding, aiming for $600 million total. US SEC filing indicates share transfer. Economic Times reports investor confidence. Meesho raised $1.36 billion and prepares for IPO.

The Times of India Shah attacks Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy over fake video

Delhi police had registered a case on April 28 over the doctored video showing Shah advocating the abolition of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, and issued summons to Revanth to appear on May 1, which he skipped. A couple of days ago, Revanth, who is also party Telangana unit president, said: “Amit bhai is trying to scare me and using his ministry to do so. If a political party produced a doctored video against another party or leader, the party concerned has to complain. But in this case the complaint was filed by the home ministry.”

The Times of India How Intel agencies used Deep Tech to link school bomb threats to Pak

Indian intelligence agencies thwarted a hoax bomb threat campaign targeting Delhi and Ahmedabad schools, traced to Faislabad, Pakistan, with suspected ties to ISI. The investigation involved deep tech, Russian intelligence support, and revealed potential Pakistani and Chinese involvement in the threats.

The Times of India How PNB has revamped loan recovery with Data Analytics

PNB employs technology, inclusive practices, and automation for loan recovery, reducing farm loan NPAs to 0.4%. The bank prioritizes responsible lending and financial inclusion through innovative strategies.

The Times of India BJP in cahoots with West Bengal coal mafia: TMC

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee made the allegation during a road show at Uluberia on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, state minister Sashi Panja also alleged that BJP was hand-in-glove with Bengal’s coal mafia. “Many involved in smuggling of coal were seen during the departure of home minister Amit Shah,” she alleged.

The Times of India First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 yrs brings auroras, disrupts Starlink sats

Earth was hit by stronger solar storms, causing amazing celestial light displays and posing risks to satellites and power grids. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun led to an extreme geomagnetic storm, affecting satellite services like Starlink. The events, which were the most powerful in twenty years, created auroras in northern Europe and Australasia.

The Times of India IPL: KKR beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs, seal playoffs berth

Spin duo Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Kolkata Knight Riders after a strong start by Mumbai Indians, securing a playoffs berth with an 18-run victory in a rain-shortened IPL match on Saturday. Venkatesh Iyer's explosive 42 off just 21 balls stood out amidst a disciplined bowling effort from MI, which restricted KKR to 157/7 after a delay of one hour and thirty minutes reduced the match to a 16-overs-a-side contest.

The Times of India Groom, 3 others charred to death as truck hits car

Four individuals, including a potential groom and an 11-year-old boy, lost their lives in a car accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The incident involved a CNG cylinder explosion after a truck rear-ended the car, causing a fire.

The Times of India Poaching bid in Kaziranga foiled, man shot dead

A poaching attempt at Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) was stopped when a gang member was killed in a gun battle with forest guards. The gang was attempting to illegally hunt a rhino, highlighting the ongoing issue of wildlife poaching.

The Times of India Material shows Teltumbde part of Elgar plot, says NIA court

A special NIA court in Mumbai denied the discharge request of scholar and activist Anand Teltumbde in the Elgar Parishad case, citing evidence of his alleged involvement in the conspiracy. The court referenced accusations by NIA and highlighted Teltumbde's connections to CPI (Maoist) and international activities.

The Times of India Material shows Teltumbde part of Elgar plot, says NIA court

A special NIA court in Mumbai denied the discharge request of scholar and activist Anand Teltumbde in the Elgar Parishad case, citing evidence of his alleged involvement in the conspiracy. The court referenced accusations by NIA and highlighted Teltumbde's connections to CPI (Maoist) and international activities.

The Times of India PM Modi doesn't remember his pledges, taunts Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik responded strongly to Prime Minister Modi's accusation, highlighting various issues and promises made by Modi towards Odisha. Patnaik criticized Modi for forgetting promises, neglecting Odia language and culture, and only remembering Odisha during elections.

The Times of India PM Modi mounts rare personal attack on Odisha CM Naveen, calls for his ouster

Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly targets Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, questioning his leadership and knowledge of the state's districts. Modi advocates for a change in leadership and warns against the increasing influence of VK Pandian within BJD.

The Times of India BSF fires on Pak drone in Samba, it retreats

BSF troops in Jammu opened fire on a Pakistani drone near the international border in the Ramgarh sector of J&K's Samba. Pakistani agencies have been using drones to deliver weapons, counterfeit currency, and narcotics in border regions, posing a challenge for security forces.